Originally Posted by Praxeas
Except that Paul specifically said interpreted tongues are for the edification of the church, not God.
See the one speaking in tongue is speaking to God. The one speaking an Interpretation is speaking to man.
1Co 14:3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
Now, before someone says "That's prophesy", let me point out what is being spoken to people is edification
Now on tongues and Interpretation
1Co 14:4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
1Co 14:5 Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.
Both prophesy and interpreted tongues are for the purpose of building up the body, they are words of encouragement, strengthening and consolation to people
Assertion: So to me the whole Point Paul is making is uninterpreted tongues is understood by nobody, except God. Because God knows all things and knows what the uninterpreted tongues says
Again here, notice the point is about benefiting the body
1Co 14:6 Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
All gifts should be used to build up the church
1Co 14:12 So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.
THEREFORE or for this reason
Co 14:13 Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray for the power to interpret.
Why? Because an interpreted tongue is for men to hear and be edified
Here is the evidence for my assertion:
1Co 14:27 If any speak in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in turn, and let someone interpret.
1Co 14:28 But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God.
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